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In many congregations, fall is a time when a specific emphasis on stewardship begins.  Although almost always tied to encouraging financial gifts to support God’s work in a particular setting, stewardship is best understand as our faithful and grateful response to

Name of Book:  The Day the Crayons Quit Author and Illustrator:  Drew Daywalt (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator) Publisher:  Philomel Books ISBN:  978-0-399-25537-3 Audience: Preschool – 2nd grade (3-7 years old) Summary:    Duncan just wants to color but he opens his crayon

Name of Book: Just the Way You Are Author: Max Lucado Illustrator: Sergio Martinez Publisher: Crossway Books ISBN: 978-1-58134-114-0 Audience: Early elementary (Kindergarten- 3rd grade): I think that this book is something that younger kids can relate to. The early elementary

During this season of Advent, as we prepare for the celebration of God’s gift of love to our world, we wanted to share our own gifts with you, our faithful readers.  Several of our regular writers were asked to share either one of their favorite Christmas books, or just a

Title: Manger Author: Lee Bennett Hopkins Illustrator: Helen Cann Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Publication Date: September, 2014 ISBN:  9780802854193 Audience: Not given.  Reviewer’s suggestion is 3-8 yrs. Summary: On Christmas Eve, according to tradition, God

Title: Not Your Typical Dragon Author: Dan Bar-el Illustrator: Tim Bowers Publisher: Viking Juvenile (February 7, 2013) ISBN: 978-0670014026 Audience: ages 3 and up Summary: Seven year old Crispin Blaze is a dragon, and everyone knows that typical dragons breathe fire.  But

Title: Florence Nightingale Author: Demi Illustrator: Demi Publisher:  Henry Holt and Company Publication Date: 2014 Audience: Grades 1-4 Summary: Florence Nightingale was reared with every advantage: wealth, devoted parents, a fine library and a classical education, travel, and

Name of Book:  The Gift of Nothing Author:  Patrick McDonnell Illustrator:  Patrick McDonnell Publisher:  Little, Brown and Company ISBN:  978-0-316-11488-2 Audience:  Ages 3-8. Summary:  Mooch wants to give his friend, Earl, a special gift. But what do you get someone who has

Name of Book:  Gifts of the Heart Author:  Patricia Polacco Illustrator:  Patricia Polacco Publisher:  G.P. Putnam’s Sons ISBN:  978-0-399-16094-3 Audience:  Ages 5-8. Summary:  Young Trisha and Richie are nearing their first Christmas without Gramma, and their last Christmas on

Title:  Extra Yarn Author:  Mac Barnett Illustrator: Jon Klassen Publisher: Balzr + Bray Publication Date: 2012 ISBN: 9780061953385 Audience: 4-8 years Summary: One cold afternoon in a colorless town covered with white snow and black soot a little girl named Annabelle found a box